T-Squared: Tickets on Sale for 2014 Tribune Festival

Now it can be told: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, former U.S. Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman, former U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor Leticia Van De Putte, Houston Mayor Annise Parker, Speaker Joe Straus, former U.S. Sen. Bill Bradley and MSNBC's Chris Hayes are among the more than 75 confirmed speakers at the fourth annual Texas Tribune Festival.

All told, more than 150 politicians, newsmakers and thought leaders will participate in our three-day gathering of big brains and big names talking politics and public policy, which comes off Sept. 19-21 on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin.

Registration for the 2014 fest opened today, and the prices are a steal. Students and educators pay just $50, while Texas Tribune members can sign up for just $125 and non-members pay $150. The early-bird discount goes away on July 11, when the rate for members and non-members alike goes up to $200, and it rises to $240 on Aug. 29. Starting on Sept. 12, you'll fork over the final walk-up rate of $300 — so do yourself a favor and buy now. We hope to see you there!

The full list of confirmed speakers as of May 1, 2014:

David Anthony, CEO, Raise Your Hand Texas

George Antuna, co-founder, Hispanic Republicans of Texas

Bill Bradley, former U.S. senator from New Jersey

U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Lewisville

State Rep. Giovanni Capriglione, R-Southlake

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio

Julián Castro, mayor of San Antonio

Henry Cisneros, former mayor of San Antonio

Jim Clancy, chairman of the Texas Ethics Commission

State Rep. Garnet Coleman, D-Houston, chairman of the House County Affairs Committee